Kansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/25/2026 13:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 25, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires: 
April 25, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 324 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brownell, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Ness, southeastern Trego, northwestern Rush and southwestern Ellis Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central Kansas.
Area Description: 
Trego; Ellis; Ness; Rush
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov